Benfica returned to training on Monday to prepare for the next match, in this case, the trip to Vila do Conde to face Rio Ave in the 26th round of the I Liga.

Not everyone returned as coach Roger Schmidt gave Portugal internationals António Silva, João Mário and Gonçalo Ramos a day off, as well as Dutchman Alexander Bah.

According to the newspaper Record, the German coach believes it is important to be with the families after a week at the service of the respective national teams.

The match between Benfica and Rio Ave is scheduled for 6 pm on Sunday (April 2).